Freshdi Market Insight
Blue Mackerel (Frozen) suppliers and buyer demand, backed by real data
South Africa (15%) leads Blue Mackerel (Frozen) supply, with 60 suppliers across 27 countries, and China and Germany each at 6.7%. Buyer inquiries increased 8.3% to 13 in the last 30 days.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Blue Mackerel Frozen on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
172supply
172 Blue Mackerel (Frozen) supply listings are active on Freshdi as of 14 November 2026.
60companies
Freshdi has 60 active Blue Mackerel (Frozen) suppliers, 0.4% of all suppliers on the platform, as of 14 November 2026.
27origins
Freshdi lists Blue Mackerel (Frozen) suppliers from 27 countries, led by South Africa at 15.0%, as of 14 November 2026.
+8.3% over 12m
Buyer inquiries for Blue Mackerel (Frozen) on Freshdi reached 13 in the 30 days to 14 November 2026, up 8.3% from the previous 30 days.
60 suppliers are actively offering Blue Mackerel (Frozen) on the platform, with 5 of them updating their listings in the last 30 days. This shows a steady level of engagement—suppliers are not just listing once and disappearing, but maintaining active presence, which means buyers can expect consistent product updates and reliable communication. A larger supplier base also means more options to compare pricing, lead times, and quality assurances. 172 active listings are currently available, covering a range of pack sizes and grades. That volume gives buyers a strong chance to find a match without needing to start from scratch or rely on custom quotes. The high number of listings also suggests suppliers are treating this category as a priority, ensuring fresh and relevant inventory is regularly posted. Suppliers come from 27 countries, with South Africa accounting for 15.0% of the total. This broad geographic spread means buyers have access to diverse sourcing options, which can be critical for managing supply chain risks, such as regional disruptions or import regulations. It also opens the door to finding specific origin profiles or certifications that may not be available in a single country. Buyer inquiries increased by 8.3% to 13 in the last 30 days, signaling growing interest in Blue Mackerel (Frozen). While the rise is modest, it’s notable given the relatively small supplier base—this suggests demand is building and could soon outpace supply, making it a timely opportunity to secure inventory before it gets snapped up.
Buyers posted 40 requests for Blue Mackerel (Frozen) globally on Freshdi in the 365 days to 14 November 2026.
- 172 active Blue Mackerel (Frozen) listings from 60 suppliers across 27 countries are on Freshdi as of 14 November 2026.
- Buyer inquiry volume for Blue Mackerel (Frozen) on Freshdi rose 8.3% in the 30 days to 14 November 2026 against the 30 days before, with 75.42% volatility in monthly inquiry and quotation activity over 335 days.
- In the 365 days to 14 November 2026, 40 buyer requests for Blue Mackerel (Frozen) on Freshdi met 172 active listings, 4.3 listings per request globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Blue Mackerel Frozen suppliers buyers actually reach on Freshdi, ranked by the inquiries they received in the last 30 days and how reliably they answered them.
No Blue Mackerel Frozen suppliers currently meet the ranking criteria below.
Verified suppliers first, then by buyer inquiries received in the last 30 days, then by response rate. No supplier pays for placement in this list.
Certifications shown are the two or three most relevant per supplier — the full set is on each supplier's profile.
- As of 14 November 2026, 0 of 60 Blue Mackerel (Frozen) suppliers on Freshdi are Level 2+ verified and answer at least 70% of inquiries.
How stable is this supply base?
Three separate questions, answered in order: is the product fresh, is the market busy, and can the sellers be trusted.
Is there much new product?
Blue Mackerel (Frozen) had 9 new listings in the last 30 days, fewer than the 10 the month before. When comparing similar offers, the listing date helps distinguish which one is closer to today's market. Check the listing date when evaluating two offers that appear alike.
Is the market busy?
8 of the 60 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, a mix of long-standing and new suppliers. The group includes sellers with established records and those who are still building their presence. That gives buyers a range of options, but the newer ones have less history to assess. Review each supplier's listing history before reaching out.
58.3% of 60
915.0% of 60
1423.3% of 60
Can these suppliers be trusted?
54 of 60 suppliers are verified, at least three in four, so it's safe to contact several verified suppliers at once. 26 of 60 list a certificate, and HALAL is the most common, held by 4 of them. For a shipment requiring HALAL certification, filter the list to include only those with it.
- Freshdi refreshed 30 of 172 Blue Mackerel (Frozen) supply listings (17.4%) within 90 days to 14 November 2026, and 9 (5.2%) within 30 days.
- 41 of 60 Blue Mackerel (Frozen) suppliers on Freshdi (68.3%) were active in the 12 months to 14 November 2026, with 5 (8.3%) active within the last month, and 8 suppliers registered during the year.
- 90.0% of Blue Mackerel (Frozen) suppliers on Freshdi are verified as of 14 November 2026.
- Among 26 certified Freshdi Blue Mackerel (Frozen) supplier profiles, 15.4% hold HALAL, 11.5% hold HACCP, 7.7% hold ISO, 7.7% hold CERTIFICATE_OF_ORIGIN, and 7.7% hold BRCGS; a profile can hold more than one certificate.
What do I do now?
Act on the numbers above — post request, or browse every listing.
Post buying request for Blue Mackerel Frozen
Freshdi received 40 buyer requests for Blue Mackerel Frozen in the last 12 months. Verified suppliers quote against your spec — no platform fees on either side.
Browse all Blue Mackerel Frozen suppliers
172 listings from 60 sellers, filterable by type, MOQ, trade term and certification.
90.0% of the 60 Blue Mackerel (Frozen) suppliers on Freshdi are verified, with 54 suppliers passing the platform's verification process. Additionally, 26 suppliers list a certificate, with HALAL being the most common at 4 suppliers, providing buyers with a clear signal of compliance and quality assurance before initiating contact.
Post a buying request describing the quantity, destination, and required grade you need, or browse the live Blue Mackerel (Frozen) listings directly on Freshdi right now. Contacting a verified supplier from either path lets you compare quotes and confirm availability before committing to any single order.
Methodology
How the numbers on this page are produced, and what they do not cover.
Every figure comes from Blue Mackerel (Frozen) listings and buyer requests posted on Freshdi in the 365 days to 31 October 2026 - 172 active listings and 37 buyer requests.
Product freshness counts listings created or updated. Supplier activity counts sellers by their last update. The two are different measurements and will not agree.
Freshdi reprocesses market data every hour, with one snapshot a day for trends. This page's figures, certification coverage included, refresh every 14 days on a rolling 365-day window.
About Blue Mackerel Frozen
Blue Mackerel (Frozen) is part of Agriculture, Food & Beverage > Seafood & Aquatic Products on Freshdi. Next to Blue Mackerel (Frozen), Freshdi lists Dried Catfish, Japanese Smelt, Smoked Pork Chops, Lobster Flavored Fish Balls and Frozen Cuttlefish in the same group. Buyers posted 40 requests for Blue Mackerel (Frozen) on Freshdi in the 365 days to 14 November 2026. Looking for Blue Mackerel (Frozen)? Post a buying request on Freshdi and compare the quotations suppliers send.
Blue Mackerel (Frozen) trading companies and suppliers in detail
Before you contact Blue Mackerel (Frozen) distributors, read what the offers of this category state.
Where are Blue Mackerel (Frozen) suppliers based?
The largest group of Blue Mackerel (Frozen) suppliers on Freshdi is in South Africa (15%), then China (7%) and Germany (7%) (November 2026 data). No single country dominates, as the three leading ones account for 29% of the Blue Mackerel (Frozen) suppliers, which come from at least 8 countries.
| Country | Share of suppliers | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 15% | 9 |
| China | 7% | 4 |
| Germany | 7% | 4 |
| India | 7% | 4 |
| United States | 7% | 4 |
| Vietnam | 7% | 4 |
| Indonesia | 5% | 3 |
| Tanzania | 5% | 3 |
Each origin brings its own freight cost and paperwork, so compare landed costs, not only prices.
What other products sit next to Blue Mackerel (Frozen)?
On Freshdi, Blue Mackerel (Frozen) belongs to Seafood & Aquatic Products; related categories include Fish, Fresh Frozen Fish and Whole Frozen Fish. Fish is the largest of them on Freshdi, with 339 suppliers.
| Category | Relation | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Seafood & Aquatic Products | Group it belongs to | 14 |
| Fish | Related category | 339 |
| Fresh Frozen Fish | Related category | 334 |
| Whole Frozen Fish | Related category | 293 |
| Frozen Whole Fish | Related category | 278 |
| Fresh Frozen Tilapia | Related category | 249 |
| Frozen Chicken Fillets | Related category | 247 |
| Frozen Whole Shrimp | Related category | 246 |
A narrower sub-group can match your specification better than the wider category.
Trade terms and how to compare quotations
A reference for every category: what the usual trade and payment terms mean, and the points to check when you compare quotations.
| Term | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| EXW | Incoterm | The buyer collects the goods at the seller's premises and pays every cost from there. |
| FCA | Incoterm | The seller hands the goods, cleared for export, to the buyer's carrier at a named place. |
| FOB | Incoterm | The seller loads the goods on the vessel at the port of loading; freight is the buyer's. |
| CFR | Incoterm | The seller pays sea freight to the destination port; the risk passes once loaded. |
| CIF | Incoterm | Like CFR, and the seller also insures the goods until the destination port. |
| CPT | Incoterm | The seller pays carriage to a named place; the risk passes at the first carrier. |
| CIP | Incoterm | Like CPT, and the seller also insures the goods to the named place. |
| DAP | Incoterm | The seller delivers to a named place, ready for unloading; import duties are the buyer's. |
| DPU | Incoterm | The seller delivers and unloads the goods at a named place in the destination country. |
| DDP | Incoterm | The seller delivers to the buyer's place and pays import duties and taxes too. |
| FAS | Incoterm | The seller places the goods alongside the vessel at the port of loading. |
| T/T | Payment term | A bank transfer, often a deposit before production and the balance against documents. |
| L/C | Payment term | A letter of credit, under which the buyer's bank pays once the shipping documents match its terms. |
| D/P | Payment term | Documents against payment, where the buyer gets the shipping documents once it pays. |
| D/A | Payment term | Documents against acceptance, where the buyer gets the documents by accepting to pay later. |
| CAD | Payment term | Cash against documents, where payment is made when the shipping documents are presented. |
| Bank Transfer | Payment term | A direct transfer between bank accounts, agreed in the contract. |
| Escrow | Payment term | A third party holds the payment until the buyer confirms delivery. |
| Cash | Payment term | Payment in cash, usually only for small or local orders. |
Name the Incoterm with a place, and agree it and the payment term in writing before production starts.
| Point | What to check | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Incoterm and place | Every quotation names the same Incoterm and port or place. | Prices on FOB and on CIF differ by the freight and the insurance. |
| Specification | The grade, size or composition quoted matches the one asked for. | A lower grade can hide behind a lower price. |
| Quantity and MOQ | The price is for the quantity ordered, above the minimum order. | Unit prices change with the order size. |
| Packaging | Packing type, size and labelling are stated and the same. | Custom packing adds cost. |
| Payment term | The payment term and the deposit asked. | It moves the risk between buyer and seller. |
| Lead time | The production and shipping time to the destination. | A late shipment can cost more than a higher price. |
| Documents | The certificates and export documents included. | Missing papers can block customs. |
| Validity | How long the quoted price holds. | Quotations are often valid for a limited time only. |
Ask every counterpart to quote on the same basis: only then does the lower price win.